The Wine Advocate | RP 89+
Published: May 2, 2011

The dark ruby/purple-hued 2008 reveals an angular, austere personality along with medium to full-bodied, deep, concentrated fruit. An unusually backward and highly tannic 2008, it will benefit from 3-4 years of cellaring and should keep for 20 years. It is a very good wine, but it is not pleasant to drink at present. 
Drink Date: 2014 - 2034

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THE VINTAGE
The month of July is hot and dry, but never overhot. Cool temperatures and rainfall come back again in August. The Bordeaux miracle happens again from September 15th onwards. The hot days speed up thus ripening, drying the bunches. The nights are cool, finishing off the ripening of the polyphenols. First use of the small tanks introduced earlier this year. 

TASTING NOTES
Notes of iodine and violets emerging with time. Sensation of freshness and purity of aromas on the nose. The palate is mediumbodied with firm, flesh and ripe tannins, well balanced. It opens up in the glass but these tannins will take a few more years to get integrated.